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Side Effects Taking Fenugreek?

I started taking fenugreek about a week ago to boost my milk supply. I was hoping it would help me pump more milk while I'm away from mt LO. Frankly I haven't seen any increase at all. But I have noticed that all of a sudden I am hot all the time! I wake up sweating and my family is complaining because I keep turning down the ac. I don't see it listed as a side effect anywhere. Has anyone else had a similiar experience. I feel like I am going through menopause!

Re: Side Effects Taking Fenugreek?

Hi! The only side-effect I had from fenugreek was the maple syrup smell, but I remember reading somewhere that it can make people sweat more. From what I remember, (And would the biologists out there please correct me if I am wrong!) milk glands are modified sweat glands. Therefore, something that increases milk can also increase sweat production. HTH!